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Google Family Link letting parents set ‘always allowed’ apps, get more detailed activity reports

March 16, 2021
With screen usage increasing in the past year due to distance learning and the need for alternative entertainment, Google is updating Family Link with more tools that tell parents “how kids use devices.” Google says these features have been highly requested, starting with parents being able to designate “always allowed” apps for kids that will continue to work “even when [the] screen…
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REE Automotive unveils new proprietary drive components

March 16, 2021
Israeli EV startup REE Automotive, just unveiled its new approach to drive components and platforms. Named REEcorners, these proprietary systems fuse all of the vital parts of an EV together between the chassis and wheel. Combined with its modular EV platforms, REE Automotive sees its technology as a cornerstone for the future of electrified mobility. REE Automotive is headquartered in Tel…
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Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Shift Lens: Perfect for Architecture Photography?

March 16, 2021
Photographer and content creator Manny recently tried out the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Shift Lens which, while clearly very niche, he argues can be used very effectively for architecture photography in this 12-minute video. The Laowa 15mm f/4.5 was announced late last year and was called the widest shift lens for full-frame cameras. It is available for several different mounts in both mirrorless and…
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Making the Case for Prime Lenses in Landscape Photography

March 16, 2021
One of the unavoidable truths about being an artistic creator is that you’ll undoubtedly and inevitably hit a rut. As is the case with landscape photography, that wall hit me after I realized that all of my photos started to look the same, even when the locations varied.
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Ep. 341: Big Cameras. Big, Big Cameras – and more

March 16, 2021
 Episode 341 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 –  Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Photographic artist, educator, writer, and speaker, Erin…
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